Frozen door rubbers!

[Bartatman]

The weather has turned so cold that the doors are frozen shut and difficult to open on a morning. Has someone got a solution to this repeated problem? I hear WD40 may be the answer? Does this actually work if sprayed on the rubbers?

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Edited 14 January, 2016 by Bartatman

[LongTom]

A thin coating of washing up liquid works for me, need reapplying every so often but works well.

 

Doesn't damage the rubber and itn;t too bad to gget out if you get it on your clothes getting in and out of the car.

[Wardy]

Yes, either of those would work as emergency relief for this issue.

 

If you want to get something specifically designed for rubber, I can recommend this: http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=1294

[DGW]

Google Gummi Pflege for the answer to your problem. Oops! Beaten to it.

Edited 14 January, 2016 by DGW

[Wile7]

As above......works really well.

[Bartatman]

Thanks everyone. It just goes to show the value of a site like this. Never heard of Gummi but an order has now been placed. Cheers all

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[Wardy]

No problem - also good to apply it to the seal around the fuel cap. As that can be annoying if you're filling up in cold weather

[Guest]

The Gummi works fro me. Used to have a Volvo V50 which is notorious for sticking doors in the winter. apply a coating of it, let it dry and a few weeks later reapply and it will serve you well.

[Danny 57]

WD 40 will leave a smell as well.

Edited 14 January, 2016 by Danny 57

[silver1011]

Another vote for Gummi Pflege.

 

I use this one with the foam pad, makes it really easy to apply to the rubbers...

 

[Svend]

As all above have said, Einszett Gummi Pflege is great for treating and restoring window and door trims and seals.

Make sure you thoroughly clean the area with a good all purpose cleaner and wipe off any residue, this will allow the Gummi Pflege to better penetrate the rubber to do it's stuff.

[linni]

If you are in a hurry (sticks take some time to apply), then sikicone spray does also it`s work.

[peterposh]

"Rubber care ", ooh err

[StevesTruck]

If you are in a hurry (sticks take some time to apply), then sikicone spray does also it`s work.

 

That's what I use, mainly because I've got loads of it at work. Works great.

[samuir1974]

Another vote for Gummi Pflege.

 

I use this one with the foam pad, makes it really easy to apply to the rubbers...

 

 

 

+1 on good old Gummi Pflege.... lots of folk asking about it on the .:R36 forum this week too